Data Center Preconstruction Project Manager

Jacobs; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Unlimited PTO (PPTO)

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Preconstruction Project Manager to bridge design and construction for industrial and commercial facilities across the United States. This role involves extensive collaboration with design, procurement and construction teams to deliver on schedule, budget and quality goals.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience, with travel up to 50% and a readiness to work in a hybrid environment across North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or equivalent.
• 5+ years experience managing construction projects related to industrial and/or commercial facilities.
• Experience with 3D Modelling software.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of working time.

Responsibilities

• Support the preconstruction team on bid package development, scheduling, estimating, virtual design and construction modeling, and reporting.
• Participate as a key contributor for design constructability and sequencing plans.
• Drive collaboration between various stakeholders.
• Know Client Expectations and Manage Client Interface.
• Lead planning efforts with design, procurement and construction teams to ensure efficient information flow.
• Conduct constructability reviews during all design phases to align resources.
• Support reviews of modularization and off-site manufacturing studies.
• Support estimate and schedule development and suggest optimization opportunities.
• Develop subcontracting and procurement strategies with construction management and procurement.
• Support development of 4-D visualizations.
• Develop site logistics plans including utility and offsite requirements.
• Coordinate with safety, quality, project services and technical groups on preconstruction planning.
• Prepare and maintain risk registers and mitigation plans.
• Foster cooperative partnerships among client, contractor and stakeholders to resolve issues timely.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Travel flexibility

Hybrid work experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Architecture or equivalent

Tools

BIM 360

REVIT

CM Builder

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Preconstruction Project Manager to bridge design and construction for industrial and commercial facilities across the United States. This role involves extensive collaboration with design, procurement and construction teams to deliver on schedule, budget and quality goals.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience, with travel up to 50% and a readiness to work in a hybrid environment across North America.